Cappadocia: Hot Air Balloon Flight & Red Tour with Lunch Cappadocia: Hot Air Balloon Goreme Flight Only & Pick Up

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Country: Turkey

Duration: 07:00 hours


Description

Experience a sunrise hot air balloon flight over Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys and valleys, followed by a full-day Red Tour with a licensed guide, lunch, and visits to iconic sites.
Begin your day with a sunrise hot air balloon flight over the magical landscapes of Cappadocia. Drift gently above fairy chimneys, hidden valleys, and ancient cave dwellings as the first light of day paints the sky in soft tones of gold and pink. After landing and celebrating with a traditional non-alcoholic toast, return to your hotel for a short rest before embarking on the region’s most iconic sightseeing route: the Cappadocia Red Tour.

Your full-day Red Tour is designed to highlight the geological wonders, cultural heritage, and authentic crafts that make Cappadocia so unique. Travel with a licensed local guide who brings the history, myths, and natural formations of the area to life. Visit dramatic valleys, explore ancient cave settlements carved into volcanic rock, witness traditional pottery-making in the town of Avanos, and enjoy a delicious local lunch in a village-style restaurant.

Begin with one of Cappadocia’s most photogenic landscapes. Love Valley features dramatic rock formations, panoramic viewpoints, and unique fairy chimneys that create a dreamlike atmosphere.

Explore the extraordinary mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys where hermit monks once lived in solitude. This valley is known for having some of the most impressive and well-preserved formations in the region.

Walk through one of Cappadocia’s largest ancient cave settlements. Zelve was once home to a thriving community and includes cave houses, rock-cut churches, monasteries, tunnels, and millennia-old dwellings spread across three interconnected valleys.

Visit the pottery capital of Cappadocia, located along the Red River. Meet local artisans, watch a traditional pottery demonstration, and try shaping clay on the wheel — a technique passed down through generations.

Enjoy a full Turkish-style lunch featuring regional dishes such as testi kebab, mezes, soups, vegetarian options, and daily specialties. Meals are served in a comfortable local restaurant.

End the tour with a spectacular view of Uçhisar Castle, the highest point in Cappadocia. From this viewpoint, you can admire the dramatic landscape and take final photos of the region’s unique topography.

Highlights

  • Soar above Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys and valleys on a sunrise balloon flight
  • Explore the ancient cave settlements of Zelve and Paşabağ Open Air Museum
  • Visit the pottery capital of Avanos and watch a traditional pottery demo
  • Enjoy a full Turkish-style lunch featuring regional dishes at a local restaurant
  • End the tour with a spectacular view of Uçhisar Castle, the highest point in Cappadocia

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Balloon flights are approved daily by Turkish Civil Aviation based on weather conditions.
If the flight is cancelled due to weather, you may reschedule or receive a refund for the flight portion.
Early-morning temperatures can be cold — bring a jacket.
The tour involves moderate walking on uneven surfaces.
INCLUDED
  • Sunrise hot air balloon flight
  • Hotel pickup & drop-off
  • Transport in air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional, licensed English-speaking guide
  • All entrance fees
  • Lunch at a local restaurant
  • Insurance during balloon flight
  • Pottery workshop visit
  • Celebratory drink after landing
  • Flight certificate
NOT INCLUDED
  • Drinks at lunch
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.